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UK inflation sees record rise as price of food soars
There are signs of hope of a post- pandemic bounceback. But it’s not been without challenges – will today’s inflation hike be another one? It comes as the government presses ahead with its plan to end the £20 a week uplift to universal credit for millions. That’s money out of individuals’ pockets, of course, but…
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‘We can walk forward with confidence with new insurance scheme’, says Parklife festival co-founder
A £750 million pound insurance scheme to back live events has been announced by the government.
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England unlocks: businesses hit by staff shortages and self-isolation rules
For the beleaguered hospitality and leisure industry it’s just been one challenge after another.
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Britain’s second homes ‘crisis’
Our home affairs correspondent Andy Davies has visited towns in Wales where some say that second home ownership is a threat to their very identity.
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UK economic growth slows in May
The pub industry reckons England fans will buy another seven million pints of beer this Sunday, providing a much needed boost to an industry that’s had a dreadful 15 months.
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Revealed: Fossil fuel companies lobby UK government for gas ‘compromise’ ahead of COP26
Some of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies have lobbied the UK government to support a gas “compromise” ahead of the COP26 UN conference, Channel 4 News can reveal.
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UK faces ‘potentially catastrophic’ risks from pandemic, soaring debt and climate change, warns fiscal watchdog
Britain faces a triple threat and “potentially catastrophic” risks from the pandemic, a soaring debt mountain and climate change, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.
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Levi Roots on finding success against the odds
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/waystochangetheworld/LEVI_ROOTS_FINAL_AUDIO.mp3 Levi Roots is a musician, chef and businessman who found success after securing a £50,000 investment for his Reggae Reggae Sauce on Dragon’s Den. 14 years on, he dedicates his time to sharing his story in schools and prisons to inspire young people. Roots speaks to Krishnan about his journey from growing up with…
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Rishi Sunak sets out vision for UK economy in Mansion House speech
While the prime minister was welcoming Nissan’s investment in manufacturing, the chancellor was setting out what he called an “exciting future” for another key part of the economy. Rishi Sunak’s Mansion House speech was full of pr
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Scotland’s wedding industry reopens
Like many industries covid has hit it hard, with weddings cancelled and many jobs lost.
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‘Politics is a great game of snakes and ladders’ – Andrea Leadsom MP
Andrea talks to Krishnan about her political passions including her experiences being one of the leading advocates for Brexit, why she has chosen to open up about her postnatal depression and whether she would run again for Tory leadership.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily to close
Hong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily, will be putting out its final edition tomorrow, in what’s being seen as a significant blow to press freedom.
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‘No reason Channel 4 has to remain in public ownership’, says media minister John Whittingdale
We have been speaking to John Whittingdale, the minister for media and data, who is leading the process.
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UK government mulls Channel 4 privatisation
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden is launching a consultation on the privatisation of Channel 4.
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Agony for many in hospitality industry as ‘Freedom Day’ postponed
What will keeping the restrictions in England have on businesses like nightclubs, which have already been closed for more than 15 months?